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Overview |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,231 students)
Ithaca College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Susquahanna than Ithaca College ($54,440.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Ithaca College ($28,605 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 6.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,960 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($40,914 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Ithaca College .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Susquahanna? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Susquahanna and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/